Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

In regard to the additional staff to be recruited in the course of the year, it is my understanding that the majority will be teachers filling the vacancies that arise in schools throughout the State. Will the Minister give a commitment that where there are problems in front line services due to reduced numbers of nurses in the health sector, he will consider allowing additional recruitment? I know he will not say "Yes", but I hope, on behalf of the people, that he will give it favourable consideration. It would set people's minds somewhat at ease.

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